cleaning burnt powder residue off a scope from an AR?

[bojangles808]

any solvents or cleaner will take this residue off easily? or is this something that i'll need to scrub away with. it was mounted on an AR so i believe it's got that from the ejection port. .

 

[Team4LongGun]

start with a soft cloth and soapy water. Escalate from there, both with liquid cleansers and what you rub it with. In the end, you don't want to overdue it and have a dull spot on the finish of your scope.

 

[bojangles808]

start with a soft cloth and soapy water. Escalate from there, both with liquid cleansers and what you rub it with. In the end, you don't want to overdue it and have a dull spot on the finish of your scope.

Thanks. Scope was purchased used in" like new" condition so debating if I want to start rubbing away and try to clean it up or just return it. seller conventientaly left pics of the residue out of the eBay listing. I know it's probably cosmetic,. But it shouldn't be too hard to be up front with the condition of an item your selling so there's no surprises for the buyer.

 

[Wapiti1]

Hoppes or another mild bore solvent and a cotton rag. Might need to soak for a little while. The liquid stuff used for glass cooktops also works well for carbon removal.

It shouldn't put up too much of a fight. If it does, carb cleaner. You aren't going to hurt the anodizing unless you get aggressive with steel wool or abrasives.

Jeremy